Craft-Departmental Superintendent (Structural)

About the role

A Craft/Departmental Supervisor is responsible for directing his/her workforce in the successful implementation of craft-specific activities as it relates to associated shipbuilding and/or repair functions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates related department activities.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains construction plans, schedules, budgets and other essential records.
• Can read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical guidance documentation.
• Ensures material and labor resources necessary to accomplish tasks are readily available.
• Maintains work schedules; works overtime as needed to minimize project delay.
• Meets with other members of production management to coordinate department effort.
• Optimizes effort to produce a high-quality work product consistent with Company standards.
• Trains and motivates workforce to result in high levels of productivity.
• Addresses daily personnel, equipment and facility issues; develops viable solutions and remedial actions.
• Delegates work as required to maintain level workloads.
• Hires, discharges, promotes or transfers personnel.
• Enforces all Company policies, procedures, work practices and safety standards.

Qualifications

At least seven (7) years shipbuilding or five (5) years of continuous Company experience in a similar position preferred.

Skills

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of Structural craft specific processes and techniques.
• Well-organized manager, with directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling.
• Works well with other production supervisors.
• Exhibits high energy levels and maintains a good attitude.
• Able to perform labor estimates and develop associated manpower schedules.
• Familiar with standard marine practice and general specifications for construction/repair.